Marine organisms living in acidified waters exhibit a tendency to nurture their offspring to a greater extent than those in more regular conditions.
Researchers at Plymouth University have found that polychaete worms located around volcanic vents in the Mediterranean grow and develop their eggs within the protection of the family unit – in contrast to closely-related species that...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are issuing an urgent warning about the danger of derelict buildings, after the recent fires at the Quality Hotel in Plymouth. People are putting themselves and those that work for the emergency services at risk.
In the last few weeks fire crews from Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been called to tackle two deliberate...
A progressive GP group headquartered in Plymouth has expanded its presence across the region with a view to reinventing the traditional general practice structure, using funding from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Crownhill Surgery in Plymouth is the latest surgery to be incorporated into the Pathfields Practice group, purchased with the support of a six-figure loan from the bank. The...
This week, as part of the activities surrounding Flavourfest, Drake Circus in partnership with Yo Sushi is offering children the chance to take part in Sushi Rolling with the Mini Ninjas Sushi School at Yo Sushi.
As a special offer during Flavourfest from Friday 14th – Sunday 16th August, for just £2.50 per child (aged 6-10 years and normal price £10), parents can drop children to Yo...
Plymouth's ‘Summer’s End’ Cider Festival returns to see off the Summer in style!
Diaries at the ready, Saturday 5th September, the city is getting ready for another fantastic Cider Festival at Plymouth Pavilions, the third trip to the quaint village of ‘Summer’s End’ where the cider always flows, the music plays and we dance long into the night.
Supporting local artists
Local acts return to the main stage again with an open invitation to ‘Take Centre Stage’. Bands, solo artists, bagpipe players or tambourine freestylers, they’re all welcome to apply at www....
A student from the Stagecoach theatre school in Exeter has taken centre stage in the hit West End and Broadway production of Shrek The Musical® at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth this month.
Nine-year-old Sophia Rochfort sailed through her auditions organised by the Stagecoach Agency, to secure the part of the one of the lead characters, the Young Shrek and Grumpy the Dwarf.
Almost 50 businesses in Plymouth are getting free upgrades to their broadband and digital set-up as part of an exciting scheme promoted by Plymouth City Council.
This scheme is available to businesses and provides a voucher of up to £3,000 to be spent on improving broadband. More businesses are being encouraged to sign up.
Any small or medium-sized enterprise can apply for...
A Plymouth family had a lucky escape when their car windscreen was cracked after being hit by a stone thrown by a youth.
The incident took place at around 3.40pm on Monday 3 August on the A38 near Eggbuckland in the city.
The 32-year-old mother and her two children were travelling in their Toyota Yaris past the Donnington Drive footbridge when stones landed on the windscreen...
Plymouth City Council are to start legal proceedings to prosecute the owners of the Quality Hotel after they failed to comply with an Untidy Land Notice.
The derelict Quality Hotel, dubbed an “eyesore” by concerned residents, has been subject to vandalism and anti-social behaviour over several years so the Council was forced to take tough action with owners.
